2012 Kia Optima Electrical Bulb & Socket Parts

This table covers the bulbs in the reverse lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

8 Back Up / Reverse Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. The "Popular" part is SYLVANIA 921LL.

In the Extended Life grade, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Extended Life" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921LL.

In the Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) grade, SYLVANIA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 921ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section lists 1 option from WAGNER — grouped under the catalog's "LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WAGNER 921WLED is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER supply 4 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is HELLA 921.

Listed part numbers: SYLVANIA 921LL and SYLVANIA 921ST, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the stop lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Brake Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 1157LL.

Extended Life: 2 parts, from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is WAGNER 1157LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 1157SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1157.

This table covers the bulbs used as daytime running lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Kia Optima — PHILIPS 1156ALED.

This table covers the bulbs in the dome lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

14 Dome Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 6 brands — PILOT AUTOMOTIVE, WAGNER, SYLVANIA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is WAGNER 12100LL.

Extended Life: 1 part, from WAGNER. A representative part number is WAGNER 12100LL.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 8 options from PILOT AUTOMOTIVE, WAGNER and DORMAN. WAGNER DE3175WLED is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. A representative part number is WAGNER 12100.

This table covers the bulbs in the fog and driving lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

10 Fog / Driving Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and 1 other brand. PHILIPS H8 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look) section lists 2 options from HELLA — grouped under the catalog's "Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. HELLA H71071372 is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 2 parts, from HELLA and SYLVANIA. A representative part number is HELLA 226971551.

In the Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving) grade, HELLA supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is HELLA H71071072.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from PHILIPS, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. PHILIPS H8 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the glove-box lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

2 Glove Box Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from PHILIPS and WAGNER.

The HID (intense white light) section lists 1 option from PHILIPS — grouped under the catalog's "HID (intense white light)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PHILIPS DE3423LL is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from WAGNER. WAGNER 17136 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: PHILIPS DE3423LL and WAGNER 17136.

This table covers the bulbs that light the headlamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, a flicker over bumps, or a bulb that keeps failing on one side. Avoid touching a halogen capsule. Repeated failure in one socket is usually the socket or ground, not the bulb. Read more

39 Headlamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 3 other brands. HELLA H1LL carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Blue-Coated (stylish, bright-white look), Extended Life, Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life), HID (intense white light), Reduced Glare (for rain, fog, snow, or rural driving) and Standard Replacement, with Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) the largest group at 14 parts from SYLVANIA, PHILIPS, HELLA and 1 other brand.

This table covers the sockets that hold a headlamp bulb in the housing. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

5 Headlamp Socket parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and WELLS. DORMAN 84783 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 84783, DORMAN 645993 and DORMAN 90803 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the LED Bulb adapters. Read more

3 LED Bulb Adapter parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from WAGNER and HELLA.

This group includes HELLA 226971631, WAGNER CBH8H11H16 and WAGNER CBH1H3.

This table covers the bulbs that light the license plate. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

10 License Plate Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 2 options from HELLA and SYLVANIA. HELLA 921LED5K is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

This table covers the bulbs in the map / reading lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

3 Map / Reading Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 3 brands — SYLVANIA, PHILIPS and PEAK.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 175SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from PHILIPS. A representative part number is PHILIPS 904.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include SYLVANIA 175SL, PHILIPS 904 and PEAK 168.

This table covers the replacement bulbs for the Parking Brake Warning Light. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

This group shows a single part: PILOT AUTOMOTIVE IL1157R15.

This table covers the bulbs in the parking lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

7 Parking Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 1 other brand. HELLA 2357NA carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 2357ALL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 2357ASL.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, SYLVANIA, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. HELLA 2357NA is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: HELLA 2357NA, SYLVANIA 2357ALL and WAGNER 2357NALL, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the side-marker lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

9 Side Marker Light Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 4 brands — SYLVANIA, HELLA, WAGNER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is HELLA 168.

Extended Life: 3 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA and WAGNER. A representative part number is HELLA 168LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 168ST.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 168SL is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from HELLA, WAGNER, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is HELLA 168.

This group includes HELLA 168 and HELLA 168LL and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the bulbs in the tail lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

11 Tail Lamp Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from WAGNER, SYLVANIA, DORMAN and 2 other brands. WAGNER 1157LL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from WAGNER and SYLVANIA. WAGNER 1157LL is listed in this group.

The Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life) section: 1 option from SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA 1157ST is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 5 parts, from DORMAN, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and WAGNER. A representative part number is DORMAN 1157SMD.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. SYLVANIA 1157 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the trunk or cargo-area lamp. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

13 Trunk / Cargo Area Light Bulb parts are listed for the 2012 Kia Optima, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER, HELLA and 3 other brands. SYLVANIA 6418SL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Extended Life section: 2 options from SYLVANIA and WAGNER. SYLVANIA 6418LL is listed in this group.

The HID (intense white light) section: 1 option from PHILIPS. PHILIPS DE3423LL is listed in this group.

LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving): 6 parts, from SYLVANIA, HELLA, DORMAN and 1 other brand. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 6418SL.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HELLA, WAGNER, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 1 other brand. HELLA 6418 is listed in this group.

This table covers the bulbs in the turn-signal lamps. Typical signs include a dark lamp, flicker, or a bulb that keeps failing in one socket. If the same position keeps failing, replace the socket or repair the ground rather than chasing bulbs. Read more

20 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 7 brands — SYLVANIA, WAGNER, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 1156WSMD.

Extended Life: 5 parts, from SYLVANIA, WAGNER and HELLA. A representative part number is HELLA 1156LL.

Extra Bright (improved visibility, but shorter life): 1 part, from SYLVANIA. A representative part number is SYLVANIA 1156ST.

HID (intense white light): 1 part, from PILOT AUTOMOTIVE. A representative part number is PILOT AUTOMOTIVE XL1156W.

The LED (instant-on, long life, energy-saving) section: 4 options from DORMAN, PHILIPS, PILOT AUTOMOTIVE and 1 other brand. DORMAN 1156WSMD is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from HELLA, SYLVANIA, WAGNER and 2 other brands. A representative part number is HELLA 1156.

This table covers the sockets that hold a Turn Signal Lamp bulb. Typical signs include a flicker over bumps, melted plastic, or a bulb that will not stay seated. Dielectric grease on the contacts slows corrosion. Do not force a bulb into a heat-damaged socket. Read more

2 Turn Signal Lamp Socket parts for the 2012 Kia Optima come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS.

This group includes AUTOTECNICA HY1317922 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS S2670.